March ? March ? May 21. Dublin. June 16. Cary House. June 16. 180. Sir Humphrey May to the Marquis of Buckingham. Pleads to be restored to favour. 181. The Marquis of Buckingham to Sir Humphrey May. Is ready to be his true friend. The Prince has interceded for him. 182. Sir Oliver St. John to the Marquis of Buckingham. The army in Ireland is in great want, so that he is generally hated by the "men of war." 183. Sir Henry Cary to the Marquis of Buckingham. Begs that if Carleton becomes Secretary, Sir E. Barret may succeed him at the Hague. 184. The Marquis of Buckingham to Sir Robert Naunton. His Majesty desires him to write to the Duke of Savoy to congratulate him on the surrender of Vercelli, and to assure him that he always expected that Spain would give it up. June 18. 185. The Marquis of Buckingham to Theobalds. the Count of Gondomar. His Majesty will mitigate "any rigorous course to be "taken against* "Mrs. Timperley for matter of religion. 1618 ? July 7. Durham House. 1618. July 8. July 25. July 31. Aug. 1. London. Aug. 4. London. Aug. 9. Aug. 19. The Hague. Aug. 27. Madrid. Sept. 9. Sept. 9. 188. Lord Chancellor, Lord Verulam, to the Marquis of Buckingham. Holograph. Printed in Stephens' second collection, 80. 189. The Earl of Suffolk to the Marquie of Buckingham. Complains of his debts. Wishes to satisfy His Majesty that he is not in debt to him. 190. Lord Sheffield to the Marquis of Buckingham. As the King has refused to accept his resignation of the Presidentship of the Council of the North, he hopes it will be explicitly stated that he did not resign from any fault. 191. Lord Sheffield to the Marquis of Buckingham. Desired to be spared further employment on account of his poverty. He now begs his influence to aid him in his suit to "the great rich widow "of Sir W. Craven." If he marries her, he will be able to serve the King without pressure unto him." 192. Sir George Calvert to the Marquis of Buckingham. If he thought it was desired to write on business, he would do it with pleasure. 193. Sir Dudley Carleton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Barneveldt has been arrested. 194. Mr. Francis Cottington to James I. Gondomar is expected to start in twenty days. 195. Lord Teynham to the Marquis of Buckingham. Has been bold enough to nominate George Broom and George Lawly to continue the service rendered in his late father's office. 196. The Marquis of Buckingham to Theobalds. Lord Teynham. Though he is quite confident of the fidelity of the men named, he must take time to consider. Oct. 2. Whitehall. Oct. 6. Oct. 9. Oct. 10. Oct. 14. Cary House. Oct. 20. Nov. Nov. 14. Nov. 15. York House. Nov. 17. Wardrake. Nov. 21. Whitehall. Nov. 22. The Hague. Nov. 24. Dublin. Nov. 25. The Starchamber. Nov. 27. 199. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Gives an account of letters received and answered. The new Venetian Ambassador [Donato] is bringing Gatti as his chaplain, a malicious man, who was here with Giustiniani. 200. M. de Boisloré to James I. Is setting out for the Assembly at Orthez. 201. Lord Chancellor, Lord Verulam, to the Marquis of Buckingham. Holograph. Printed in Stephen's second collection, 84. 202. The Marquis of Buckingham to Sir Robert Naunton. He is to ask the law officers what is to be done about Lady Exeter's letter. 203. Sir Henry Cary to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks to succeed Wallingford if he is dismissed from the Mastership of the Wards. 204. James I. to the Commissioners for the examination of Sir Walter Raleigh. Has read their letter, and objects to both the courses which they propose. A narrative of Raleigh's proceedings not sufficient, and a public calling of him before the Council will make him too popular, and will be too much honour for him. He should be called before those who have hitherto examined him, and charged. Then after the sentence for his execution a declaration can be issued. 205. Sir Thomas Lake to the Marquis of Buckingham. Begs that certain charges brought against him by Lady Exeter may be examined. 206. Sir Thomas Lake to the Marquis of Buckingham. Begs him to be a mediator for him with His Majesty. 207. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Boisloré's pass is made out for Spain, so as to cover his journey. (See No. 200.) 208. Sir Lionel Cranfield to the Marquis of Buckingham. On business before the Navy Commissioners. Has not been well treated by the Lord Chancellor. 209. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marof Buckingham. Details the case of Lady Carr, who has brought false complaints against him. 210. Sir Dudley Carleton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Gives information on the promotion of officers in the States army. 211. Sir Oliver St. John to the Marquis of Buckingham. Has performed the directions sent by His Majesty, but is much blamed for making inquisition into the estates and fortunes of men under his charge. Hopes that, if it is to be done again, others may be joined with him, and that it may be done openly. 212. Lord Chancellor, Lord Verulam, to the Marquis of Buckingham. Holograph. Printed in Stephens' second collection, 88. 213. Sir Robert Naunton to the MarWhitehall. quis of Buckingham. Sir Lewis Stukeley's petition and the declaration concerning Sir W. Raleigh have been published. Balconqual is gone. The Commissioners of the States came to-day. Wake is said to be coming to Paris. Gives details of business. Dec. 5. Dec. 10. The Hague. 214. Sir Thomas Lake to the Marquis of Buckingham. Sends news of the ill success of the Imperialists. 215. Sir John Ogle to the Marquis of Buckingham. Excuses his apparent neglect. 216. The Marquis of Buckingham to Lady Carr. Has been unable to help her, as Sir T. Grantham declares her statements to be untrue, and that her husband purposely omitted to make her one of his executors, on account of her Popery. Yet His Majesty allows her to be joined with the executors in the bringing up of her children. Dec. 11. 217. Sir Robert Naunton to the MarWhitehall. quis of Buckingham. Has employed a Dec. 13. Whitehall. Dec. 23. Dublin. Und. Und. Und. Und. 1619 ? Jan. ? Jan. ? 1619. Jan. 11. [Jan.] Jan. 11. Charing Cross. Jan. 12. State Paper Office. Jan. 23. person to make La Forêt drunk, in order to obtain a copy of his letters; but the scheme failed. His letters will be sent by a French Doctor, who may be seized at Dover and there secretly imprisoned. Sir Arthur Gorges and Sir Lewis Stukeley have been confronted. 218. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. The States' Commissioners are to have an audience on Tuesday. Sends news from France. Stanley, the priest, is moving about in town, and Father Patrick is probably hanging about the Court. Is appre hensive of "their mortal and hateful malice." 219. Sir Oliver St. John to the Marquis of Buckingham. Mr. H. Mytton is now returned from Ireland. 220. James I. to the Count of Vaudemont. About some deer. 221. Six letters from James I. to M. de Vitry about wine, deer, &c. 222. The Countess of Athol to the Marquis of Buckingham. Appeals to him for protection against intolerable wrongs. 223. [Lewis XIII.] to the Marquis of Buckingham. To obtain the King's favour for Captain Graham. 224. The Earl of Suffolk to the Marquis of Buckingham. Begs to be allowed to see the King. 225. The Earl of Suffolk to James I. Begs an audience to explain what has been alleged against him. 226. The Marquis of Buckingham to the Earl of Suffolk. The Commissioners for inquiring into the state of the Treasury have besought His Majesty to call Suffolk into the Star Chamber, to which he assented. 227. The Earl of Suffolk to James I. Assures him that he has never intentionally erred, though he may have done so inadvertently. 228. Sir Thomas Lake to the Marquis of Buckingham. Sends a letter from Cottington. There is great satisfaction in Spain at Raleigh's execution. 229. Sir Thomas Wilson to James I. Sends notes of the King's obligations by treaty since the beginning of his reign. 230. Sir Thomas Lake to the Marquis of Buckingham. Hears that the judges have been directed to refer to the Court the exceptions to the bill against Luke Hatton. This being contrary to His Majesty's former direction, he hopes it may be explained, so as not to delay the case upon technicalities. Jan. 29. 231. Sir George Murray to the MarEdinburgh. quis of Buckingham. Trusts that he will stay the pardon solicited for Scott of Bonnington, the slaughter committed by him having been cruel. Through the expense of the King's visit there is great want of money in Edinburgh. Feb. 5. 232. Sir Dudley Carleton to the MarThe Hague. quis of Buckingham. There is a project formed for a Dutch West India Company. 236. Andrew Sinclair and Jonas Charisius [Ambassadors from the King of Denmark] to the Marquis of Buckingham. Beg him to procure them an audience. 237. Sir Edward Coke to the Marquis of Buckingham. The Commissioners to whom his complaint against Lord Houghton was referred having decided that there is ground for an information in the Star Chamber, he hopes their decision will be carried into execution. 238. Diego de la Fuente to the Marquis of Buckingham. Congratulates him on the King's recovery. Thanks him for his letter, which he has forwarded to his master, to show him "the good disposi"tion of the Prince for the marriage with "the Infanta." 239. Mr. William Trumbull to the Marquis of Buckingham. The Ambassador of the Archdukes [the Count of Noyelle] set out last Friday for England. 240. Signor Gabaleone to the Marquis of Buckingham. Wishes for an audience. 241. Lord Chancellor, Lord Verulam, to the Marquis of Buckingham. Holograph. Printed in Stephens' second collection, 93. 242. Sir Oliver St. John to James I. Congratulates him on his recovery. 243. Diego de la Fuente to the Marquis of Buckingham. Is sorry that when the last post left for England Gondomar had not begun his journey. He has been delayed by a suit in law against him, and by the necessity of making provision for his journey. 244. Sir Dudley Carleton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Forwards the request of the Prince of Orange for permission to the West Freislanders to transport ordnance. The States are now ready to enter into a treaty with Venice. Duke of Brunswick wishes to know whether His Majesty desires him to enter into a confederation with this State. The 245. Sir John Davies to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks leave to transfer his office in Ireland to another person. 246. Sir Arthur Gorges to the Marquis of Buckingham. Expostulates with him for not listening to him, although he has important information to communicate. 247 The Marquis of Buckingham to Viscount Doncaster. His Majesty will not send a letter of credence to the Duke of Lorraine, as it would seem as if he were seeking to match his son [with the Duke's sister]. But Doncaster is to make private inquiries about that lady. He is not to be discouraged with King Ferdinand's answer. 248. James I. to the Duchess of Lorraine. Thanks her for her letter of condolence [on the Queen's death]. 249. James I. to the Duke of Würtemberg. On the same subject. 250. Sir Isaac Wake to the Marquis of Buckingham. Incloses a despatch for Sir R. Naunton. 251. Sir Albertus Morton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Has just returned in bad health. 252. Sir Dudley Carleton to Mr. Packer. The Prince of Orange desires a pardon for Mr. G. Kennithorp, who has killed a man in a duel. Aug. 30. 253. Sir Robert Naunton to the MarWhitehall. quis of Buckingham. Sends despatches from Carleton. Hears that the Bohemian Directors mean to invite the States to join with them and the Princes of Germany. Boot is discharged from prison, but he is a fool. Aug. 31. 254. Sir Robert Naunton to the MarWhitehall. quis of Buckingham. Sends a letter from Carleton. Has a confirmation from Doncaster "of yesternight's news.' Aug. 31. Sept. 10. Sept. 27. Oct. 7. London. Oct. 2. P Oct. ? 255. Diego de la Fuente to the Marquis of Buckingham. Congratulates him on his restoration to health. 256. Signor Gabaleone to the Marquis of Buckingham. Thanks for giving him the news from Germany. His master's extraordinary Ambassador will arrive at Gravesend in the evening. Gives an account of the movements of the Prince of Piedmont. 257. Statement by Sir Sebastian Harvey on his treatment of Christopher Villiers' suit for his daughter. 258. Sir Sebastian Harvey to Mr. Robert Heath. Explains his conduct in relation to complaints brought against him, and defends his behaviour to Christopher Villiers. Oct. 9. 259. Sir Robert Naunton to the MarWhitehall. quis of Buckingham. The East India merchants complain of their treatment by the Spaniards and Portuguese, and have obtained letters of reprisal, which they have made use of. Have received promise from the Barons of the Exchequer to treat Mrs. Abingdon's cause with all lawful favour. Have called in a picture set forth by Thomas Coxton. Gives account of a murder committed. Oct. 12. Austin Friars. Oct. 12. Oct. 17. Oct. 23. Nov. 2. 260. Sir Fulk Greville to the Marquis of Buckingham. Recommends the abolition of several places at the Custom House. 261. The Marquis of Buckingham to Sir Robert Naunton. He is to recommend Donato not to repair any longer to the Spanish agent. 262. Sir George Calvert to Mr. John Packer. Will wait on His Majesty when the Earl of Suffolk's trial is over. Letters from Naples state that 9,000 men were embarked for Genoa. 263. Julian Sanchez de Ulloa to the Marquis of Buckingham. Presses for Clerkenwell. satisfaction for wrongs to Spaniards, done by the East India Company. Und. Nov. 2. 12. Turin. Nov. 8. 18. Nov. 11. Whitehall. Nov. 25. Austin Friars. 264. Sir Fulk Greville to the Marquis of Buckingham. On some dealing with Crown lands. 265. Sir Isaac Wake to the Marquis of Buckingham. The Duke of Savoy is very angry with Donato. It would be well for him to retire into greater obscurity. 266. Julian Sanchez de Ulloa to the Marquis of Buckingham. Is not satisfied with the answer given him about the robberies in the East Indies. If the English complain of the Portuguese they should ask for justice in Spain. 267. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Sends a letter from the agent for the Princes of the Union to Sir E. Herbert. The Lords are not satisfied with the petitioners about the Mint. The collections for the expedition against the pirates are ordered to be paid next month. 268. Sir Fulk Greville to Buckingham. All that is possible has been done to pay Mr. Sandiland's arrears, but money is wanting. Will do his best to take order for the French riders, Nov. 27. Whitehall. Nov. 28. Nov. 29. St. Martin's Lane. Nov. ? Nov.? Dec. 1. Whitehall. Dec. 2. Whitehall. Dec. 4. The Hague. Dec. 6. Whitehall. Dec. 7. St. Martin's Lane. Dec. 7. Dec. 10. 20. Dec. 11. 269. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Sends letters with news from the Continent. Is sorry that it is said that Mr. Lepton is to be readmitted to His Majesty's ear, to the comfort of the Papists. Proceedings in the Star Chamber and in the Council. 270. Sir George Goring to the Marquis of Buckingham. Expected a warrant for the Earl of Suffolk's liberty, which he begs may be sent at once. 271. Sir George Calvert to the Marquis of Buckingham. Fears His Majesty is displeased with his conduct with respect to Suffolk's case. If he erred with those who preceded him in the sentence it was but an error of judgment. In the Merchant Strangers' case he has little doubt of success. 272. The Bishop of Llandaff to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks aid to recover the revenues of the impoverished church of Llandaff. 273. Lady Howard de Walden to the Marquis of Buckingham. Intercedes with him for her father-in-law, the Earl of Suffolk. 274. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Traske submitted to-day in the Star Chamber. Progress of the case against the Merchant Strangers. Has sent for the Warden of the Fleet to ask about Sir J. Bingley's imprisonment. Sir D. Carleton writes that Brewer has been committed. Mr. Trumbull has sent a list of sums owed to His Majesty by the Archduke's States. Sends letters and news. Doncaster wants more money. 275. Sir Robert Naunton to the Mar. quis of Buckingham. Sends notes of tho proceedings in Council on the petition about the coin. The King of Denmark has taken Stade. Has spoken with William Gordon alias George Douglas sends a letter from Sir J. Fenwick. Progress of the case against the Merchant Strangers. 276. Sir John Ogle to the Marquis of Buckingham. Will do his best in procuring a place in the States army for Sir J. Manwood. 277. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks instructions for the examination of Brewer. Has laid Trumbull's papers before the Master of the Rolls and Sir Henry Martin. The case of the Merchant Strangers still goes on. Gives Bacon's opinion of Yelverton's conduct of the case. 278. Mr. Patrick Young to Mr. John Packer. Has taken the book to Bishop Andrewes. It has been sent to you, and if you can think fit you can show His Majesty a paper of my references. 279. Lord Chancellor, Lord Verulam, to the Marquis of Buckingham. Holograph. Printed in Stephens' second collection, 106. 280. Signor Gabaleone to [the Marquis of Buckingham]. Asks redress for an outrage offered by four Englishmen to his Almoner. 281. Sends letters from Sir E. Herbert, Whitehall. who will want money for the ceremony of swearing to the treaty. Encloses Gabaleone's letter. The priest is said to have been drunk. The Vice-Admiral of Sussex accused of encouraging the export of ordnance. Dec. 23. Reigate. Und. Und. 1620. Und. Jan. 13. Whitehall. Jan. 19. 29. London. Jan. 20. 287. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Has met with Doncaster and Digby, and the sincerity of His Majesty having been cleared up, extracts of the despatches are to be given to Aston to show in Spain. A Benedictine Monk from Italy is here as a spy. Has informed the Venetian Ambassador of the Act of Council touching Donato. Sends information on various points. 288. Count Leveneur de Tillieres to the Marquis of Buckingham. Begs attention to his secretary's request. 289. Sir Robert Naunton to the MarWhitehall. quis of Buckingham. Dohna makes no doubt to give a full answer to the Spaniards. Begs an answer to Ormond's petition. Sir S. Harvey and his lady and the young gentlewoman beg that Corten's debt may not be more rigorously exacted than that of the other [defendants] in the late Star Chamber case. Feb. 2. London. Feb. 2. London. 66 292. Lord Chancellor, Lord Verulam to the Marquis of Buckingham. Holograph. Printed in Stephens' second collection, 107. 293. Girolamo Lando [the Venetian Ambassador] to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks for protection for Simeone Tosi, a Venetian. 294. Sir John Danvers to the Marquis of Buckingham. Begs help in obtaining payment from the King. Will prepare his proposition for His Majesty's profit from the customs of Virginia. Feb. 3. 295. Sir Robert Naunton to the MarWhitehall. quis of Buckingham. Sends Sir E. Herbert's despatch. Has received the oath of the King of France. All the best sort of the people applaud Buckingham's forwardness in gracing the Bohemian Ambassador. Feb. 4. Dublin. Feb. 10. Feb. 14. Paris. Feb. 21. Paris. Feb. 24. 297. Sir Oliver St. Jol.n to Buckingham. Sir T. Button is much discouraged by want of money for fitting out his ship. 298. Lord Chancellor, Lord Verulam, to the Marquis of Buckingham. Holograph. Printed in Stephens' second collection, 108. 299. Sir Edward Herbert to the Marquis of Buckingham. The Admiral of France desires permission for two boats to fish on the English coast. 300. Sir Edward Herbert to the Marquis of Buckingham. Thanks him for favours to his brother. Has been put to great expense by the ceremony of renewing the oath of alliance, which he hopes will be repaid him. 301. Anthony Warton to Mr. John Wokingham. Packer. Thanks him for his present, and for his liberality to preachers of the gospel. Laments the miserable poverty of the clergy. April 8. Prague. April 12. Dublin. April 23. Hull. April 27. Rose Castle. May 8. Whitehall. May 15. London. May 15. 25. May 18. Bradfield. June 23. July 3. July 2. Dover. July 3. 13. Prague. July 4. Whitehall. July. Nonsuch. 302. Frederick King of Bohemia to Mr. Packer. Thanks him for his affection and assistance to the good cause. 303. Sir Oliver St. John to the Marquis of Buckingham. There is no foundation for the complaint of Herbert Maxwell, that he has been ill-treated by Sir Basil Brooks. 304. The Margrave of Anspach and the Duke of Würtemberg to the Marquis of Buckingham. Beg him to support their demands made by Dohna. 305. The Bishop of Carlisle to the Marquis of Buckingham. Begs him to request His Majesty not to pardon certain murderers now in prison. Complains of the tricks of Sir W. Hutton. 306. Sir Robert Naunton to James I. Has treated with Gondomar about Captain North, at whose voyage he is much vexed. Sir Clement Edmonds has received the patent from the Earl of Warwick. 307. The Bishop of Hereford to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks for protection against his adversaries, especially against his son-in-law, Mr. Robotham. 308. Mr. Van Male to the Marquis of Buckingham. Complains that Mr. Carr has to sign a bond for 30,0002. 309. Dr. John Bowle to the Marquis of Buckingham. The Bishop of Norwich being dead, begs for advancement. Would wish for the Deanery of Westminster. 310. The Town of Middelburg to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks his support for those sent from there to His Majesty to answer the complaints of the Merchant Adventurers. 311. Sir Henry Wotton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Is just about to sail, and will remember his message to the Queen of Bohemia. 312. Frederick King of Bohemia to Mr. Packer. Thanks him for his services. 313. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. The Ambassadors [Conway and Weston] are starting. He will give them His Majesty's message before they go. 314. Lord Carew to the Marquis of Buckingham. Has written to the Officers of the Ordnance to try Reynolds's shot, July 8. Nonsuch. July 20. 1620 P July 20. 1620. July 21. Aug. 5. 1620 P Aug. 15. 1620. Aug 17. Dublin. Aug. 22. Chelsea. 315. Lord Carew to the Marquis of Buckingham. Thanks him for arranging that there shall be hay for the deer at Nonsuch. 316. Sir Robert Pye to the Marquis of Buckingham. Has been charged with neglecting his Lordship, and fears to lose his place, if a new treasurer be made. Protests against this imputation, which is quite unfounded. 317. Lord Sheffield to the Marquis of Buckingham. Complains of hard treatment from the Alum Commissioners. 318. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Sends information on business transacted in the Council, and on the payment of money by Sir N. Caron on account of the fines of the Dutch merchants. Asks information about the money to be paid for Sir Thomas Bishop's Baronetship. 319. J. H. Marye to the Marquis of Buckingham. Desires to enter his service, to attain which he has done many things, and spent 3001. 320. Lord Zouch to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks him to support his suit. 321. Sir Oliver St. John to the Marquis of Buckingham. Sir Roger Jones publicly reprehended him at the Council Table, and is going to England to complain of him. There is a strong combination against him, but he hopes for his support. 322. Sir Lionel Cranfield to the Marquis of Buckingham. Has directions about the Navy Commission. Gives particulars of the disposal of the fine upon the lease of the coal duties. Aug. 30. 323. Lord Chancellor, Lord Verulam, Gorhambury. to the Marquis of Buckingham. Holograph. Printed in Stephens' second collection, 112. Sept. 5. 15. London. Sept. 5. 15. Sept. 15. 25. Prague. Sept. 21. 325. M. Van Male to the Marquis of Buckingham. Begs him to deliver a letter to His Majesty. 326. Count Levenear de Tillieres to the Marquis of Buckingham. Begs him to support his complaints. 327. Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, to the Marquis of Buckingham. Hopes now that Spinola has taken three towns in the Lower Palatinate, that His Majesty will not suffer his children's inheritance to be taken away. 328. The Marquis of Buckingham to the Earl of Suffolk. His Majesty directs you to pay 5,000l., the remainder of the 7,000l. [of your fine], to Lord Haddington. Oct. 12. 22. Oct. 13. Oct. 14. Prague. Oct. 14. 24. Oct. 21. Oct. 26. Whitehall. Nov. 2. Letley. 332. Count Leveneur de Tillieres to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks him to oblige M. Richart. 333. Sir William Ayloffe and Sir Anthony Thomas to the Marquis of Buckingham. Nothing has been done about draining the fens. 334. Sir Francis Nethersole to the Marquis of Buckingham. Explains why he does not importune him with letters. 335. Girolamo Lando to the Marquis of Buckingham. Is certain that His Majesty will not allow the Valtelline to be in the hands of the Spaniards. 336. Sir Fulk Greville to the Marquis of Buckingham. Sends details about surveying lands, impaling parks, &c. 337. Sir Robert Naunton to the Marquis of Buckingham. Asks for an answer to the Venetian Ambassador's letter. Sends the answer of the Commissioners of the Treasury about foreign pensions. They have kept the sad statement of the wants of the Treasury till they wait on His Majesty. 338. The Earl of Hertford to James I. Excuses himself for not having waited on him at Salisbury. Hopes to see the Queen of Bohemia an Empress, and is ready to serve her, old as he is. Nov. 4. 339. Sir Thomas Coventry to the MarThe Temple. quis of Buckingham. Mr. Turner wishes to thank him for his preferment. Nov. 18. London. Nov. 25. Bath House. Nov. 28. St. Martin's Lane. Nov. 29. London. Dec. 4. St. Martin's Lane. Dec.? 340. M. Adolph Steingen, Ambassador from the Elector of Brandenburg, to the Marquis of Buckingham. Thanks him for his presence when he was knighted at his leave-taking. Intends to exchange the plate given him for a gold chain, on which to hang His Majesty's portrait. As he had no present when he was here in 1609, he hopes he may have an additional one now to add to the jewels round the portrait. 341. Sir Fulk Greville to the Marquis of Buckingham. Has satisfied the Treasurer and Victualler of the Navy concerning the six ships abroad. The day for hearing the officers of the ordnance is postponed. 342. Sir George Calvert to the Marquis of Buckingham. Has discovered the Vox Populi, and hopes to find out the author; and has also discovered another pamphlet called Sir Walter Raleigh's Ghost. 343. Sir Edward Barrett to the Marquis of Buckingham. Is prevented from waiting on him by lawsuit, and therefore encloses a paper. 344. Sir George Calvert to the Marquis of Buckingham. There are many pasquils abroad, and seditious sermons are preached. An alarm has been given to Gondoma of an intended attack upon his person and family. A strong watch was appointed, and his house has been guarded. It may be only a device to frighten him. 345. to the Marquis of Buckingham. Offers to leave him three manors, if he will procure him the making of a Baron. 346. The Marquis of Buckingham to Elizabeth, ex-Queen of Bohemia. Begs her to persuade her husband to submit to His Majesty's advice. 347. The Marquis of Buckingham to Lord Chancellor Verulam. Begs him to favour Sir Thomas Monck's suit in Chancery as far as he lawfully may. |